Mapletree Investments has broken ground on a 419,520-sq ft industrial facility in Chicago’s Joliet submarket.
The property sits on a 29.36-acre site at 1851 Brandon Road (formerly 1035 W. Laraway Road) with delivery scheduled for 1Q 2027.
“This groundbreaking brings another high-quality logistics asset to one of the most established distribution hubs in the country,” says Richard Prokup, CEO, US, Mapletree.
“Following a series of recent industrial divestments, Mapletree continues to scale its US development pipeline with well-located, institutional-grade assets across high-demand logistics corridors.”
Chiagorom Osu, Mapletree's head of US logistics development says 1851 Brandon Road is an indication of Mapletree's "disciplined approach" to development, transforming well-positioned sites into Class A logistics assets through thoughtful planning and execution.
"As the project progresses, our focus remains on delivering a facility designed to support our customers’ operations while creating long-term value for the communities where we invest," adds Osu.
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Situated along the I-80 and I-55 interchange, 1851 Brandon Road provides direct connectivity to the Joliet Intermodal Center — North America’s largest inland port — which is home to the Union Pacific and BNSF Joliet Intermodal Terminals.
The property will feature 40-ft clear heights, 78 dock doors, four drive-in doors, 172 car parking spaces and 97 trailer stalls upon completion.
Mapletree currently owns and manages approximately 9.8 million sq ft of industrial assets in the Chicago area. These holdings contribute to its broader US logistics footprint, which totals more than 60 million sq ft.
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In May 2026, Mapletree acquired a 96.8-acre site at 370 Smithburg Road in Manalapan, New Jersey, where it plans to develop a 952,720-sq ft logistics facility. The development will feature two buildings with warehouse footprints of 300,220 sq ft and 652,500 sq ft, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2028.
Mapletree owns and manages around 60 million sq ft of industrial assets across the US and has a development pipeline of over 2.5 million sq ft.
As of March 31, the US accounted for around 22% of Mapletree's total assets under management, valued at some $76.2 billion.
